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Medicine Hat

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Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Medicine Hat?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travel to Medicine Hat is subject to Canada’s national entry requirements; the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office notes additional health screening for travelers from Ebola‑affected regions.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Health: entry requirements for travelers from Ebola‑affected regions
  • Crime: low overall crime rates in the city
  • Infrastructure: well‑maintained roads and emergency services

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Medicine Hat month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Medicine Hat are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 20–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), February the coldest (average low -11°C), and June the wettest (about 69 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-0.2-9.2155.9
February-1.4-11.5227.0
March6.4-5.9218.8
April13.10.22810.0
May20.26.65811.3
June24.511.76912.8
July28.314.54113.6
August28.013.92912.3
September22.89.72910.1
October13.42.5307.9
November4.8-3.8285.8
December-0.9-9.5225.1

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What is being reported around Medicine Hat

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People and places shaping Medicine Hat

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Past and future events in Medicine Hat

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1971

    Beginning in 1971, archeological excavations supervised by scholars from Medicine Hat College (MHC) were conducted at what became known as Saamis Archeological Site along Seven Persons Creek, near a historic Blackfoot buffalo jump.

  2. Documented history · 1972

    Additional excavations were conducted in 1972 and 1973, and a field school for college students was based there.

  3. Documented history · 1500

    Radiocarbon dates indicate the Saamis Site was initially occupied about AD 1500 and again around AD 1750", well before most European contact.

  4. Documented history · 2000

    Also in this area, further to the west, other MHC students and faculty were part of an excavation in 2000 at what became known as the Hillside Campsite, where two layers of finds were made.

  5. Saamis Archaeological Site Excavations (1971‑1973)

    Archaeological excavations supervised by Medicine Hat College scholars began in 1971 and continued through 1973, uncovering stone tools, fire‑cracked rock, butchered bone and pottery.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Medicine Hat has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Medicine Hat has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • James Shannon

    Built the Shannon House in 1906, a historic landmark in Medicine Hat.

Local business and employers

  • Alberta Citylink

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Medicine Hat. Airline in Alberta, Canada.

  • Paterson Consulting Inc.

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Medicine Hat. Canadian management consulting firm based in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

Newspapers and local media

  • Medicine Hat News

    Local newspaper serving Medicine Hat and surrounding area.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Empress Theatre

    Wikidata places this site in Medicine Hat. Former cinema in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.

  • Hycroft China Ltd. Factory

    Wikidata places this site in Medicine Hat. Factory in Medicine Hat.

  • Merchants Bank of Canada

    Wikidata places this site in Medicine Hat. Bank building in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.

  • Cousins Residence

    Wikidata places this site in Medicine Hat. House in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.

  • Medalta Potteries

    Wikidata places this site in Medicine Hat. Factory in Medicine Hat.

  • Hull Block

    Wikidata places this site in Medicine Hat. Commercial building in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.

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01 · Overview

Medicine Hat, in brief

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02 · History

How Medicine Hat took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Medicine Hat

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Medicine Hat

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Medicine Hat

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Medicine Hat

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Medicine Hat

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08 · Questions

Questions about Medicine Hat

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medicine Hat

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01 · Q&A

Where is Medicine Hat located and what are its coordinates?

Medicine Hat is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 50.0393, -110.6766 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Medicine Hat?

Medicine Hat has a recorded population of approximately 63,138 and observes the America/Edmonton time zone (CAD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Medicine Hat?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Medicine Hat include en-CA, fr-CA, iu, and the circulating currency is CAD.

04 · Q&A

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